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With the beginning of a new year along with all of the excitement and promises we made to ourselves, you've got to include yourself in creating healthy living for yourself and your loved ones.
I just couldn't pass you up when I read about one of the top experts in healthy living, Dr. Jonny Bowden.
His expertise is like reading a "who's who" in the world:
He has been featured in or contributed material to The New York Times, The New York Post, Bottom Line Health, Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, Time Magazine, GQ, Muscle and Fitness, Cosmopolitan, Oxygen, Seventeen, MSNBC Online, MSN Online, The National Star, Self, Fitness, Family Circle, Marie Claire, Allure, Men’s Health, Ladies Home Journal, Walking, Prevention, Personal Trainer Magazine, Women Sports and Fitness, Total Health, Woman’s World, Weight Watchers, In Style, Shape and the National Enquirer and has appeared on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC and CBS as an expert on nutrition, weight loss and fitness.
With that reputation, you've just got to see what he has to say and how he can help you. Take a look at this
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Do You worry about the stress of everyday living?
Here's an article which I feel will help
you....
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5 Steps You Can Take Today To Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not something to be taken lightly. It is a serious disease, the cause of which is unknown. One fact health care professionals do know is that left untreated, high blood pressure over time can lead to serious heart disease and other vascular troubles, even death.
Blood pressure medications come in a wide range of formulas and dosages; each aimed at reducing the pressure going through the blood vessels either as the heart pumps blood or relaxes.
Some medications strengthen the blood vessels while others thin the blood in an effort to reduce the strain. Trial and error is usually doctor's only course of action when determining which combination of drugs and treatments will benefit a specific atient. The problem with this approach is the dangerous side effects, which often accompany these medications.
There is however some good news about hypertension! There are steps you can take today that will begin to lower your blood pressure lmost immediately. Overtime, the result is a sustained healthy blood pressure reading that supports your blood vessels and heart for years to come.
Start with these 5 easy lifestyle changes. Always consult with your doctor before trying anything new with your health regime, and never go off of any medication without the advice of your doctor.
Here is a list that any doctor can approve of:
1. Drink Water. Yes, water is a way to cleanse and refresh every art of the body, even your blood vessels. Drink 8-10 glasses each ay to flush out excess salt and toxins that make their way into the blood stream. You can use water to replace some drinks containing caffeine that temporarily raise blood pressure.
2. Stop Smoking. If you are a long time smoker, you know how it effects your breathing. What you may not realize is its impact on your blood pressure. If you can't quit completely, then cut down. Even a 50% reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked each week can help.
3. Exercise. A cardiovascular workout strengthens the heart. This is important because high blood pressure over time puts added strain on the heart. Just 20 minutes, 3 times per week of a sustained increase in heart rate will aid in lowering blood pressure.
4. Eat Right. If you are eating better and exercising, a nice by-product will be weight loss. By reducing your weight by 10%, you can significantly lower blood pressure. A diet that includes the freshest fruits and vegetables will support healthy blood pressure. Reduce or eliminate salt intake, and especia/lly beware of "hidden" sodium found abundantly in pre-packaged convenience foods.
5. Relax. Many people have a temporary
raise in blood pressure when they are under stress. If you have high blood
pressure because you are over weight or have a family history of hypertension,
then stress raises it that much more. Try taking a walk, meditating or listening
to relaxing music to
take the edge off a stressful day. Make time for decompressing each and every
day.
Discover many more safe and effective methods that will make a positive impact on your blood pressure level:
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by Frank Mangano
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Frank Mangano is an active member of his
community
who works diligently providing assistance to senior citizens
and probing as a health advocate to discover new and innovative ways to promote
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